Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the school has not as yet been able to undertake all its planned events to honour Mr Jack.
The creation of a lasting memorial has been delayed, and new cups for Sports Day and the school’s Sports Award evening have only been presented once.
However, last year members of the school community wore shorts at home on May 1, which would have been his 50th birthday, and this year it was decided to do this collectively.
Students at Claydon High School had a shorts day in memory of their teacher, Matt Jack. Pictured from left, Juliet Still, Jo Irvine, Harry Forsdyke, Erin Spall and Aimee Woods
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the school has not as yet been able to undertake all its planned events to honour Mr Jack.
The creation of a lasting memorial has been delayed, and new cups for Sports Day and the school’s Sports Award evening have only been presented once.
However, last year members of the school community wore shorts at home on May 1, which would have been his 50th birthday, and this year it was decided to do this collectively.
Students at Claydon High School had a shorts day in memory of their teacher, Matt Jack. Pictured from left, Juliet Still, Jo Irvine, Harry Forsdyke, Erin Spall and Aimee Woods
Apr 28, 2021 KEENE The Adirondack Garden Club is accepting applications for the 2021 Ellen Lea Paine Memorial Nature Fund grants. The fund was established in 2005 to give financial assistance to individuals and nonprofit organizations, including schools, involved in programs whose purpose is to study, protect and enjoy the natural environment within the Adirondack Park. The maximum amount per grant is $1,500. For an application, visit adirondackgardenclub.com or write to Liz Jaques, P.O. Box 58, Keene, NY 12942-0058, or by email to contact@adirondackgardenclub.com. The deadline is June 1 for grants to be awarded no later than June 15. Last year’s awardees were as follows: